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1 hour ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In California (2027) - Above the Law

California has a certain kind of easy-going vibe that'll make you appreciate that business casual lifestyle. Depending on where your office is located, you may even be able to see the beach from your window.
Law
#debt-management
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
3 hours ago

Debt management plan vs. debt relief | Fortune

Debt management plans and debt relief programs offer strategies for managing debt, with specific benefits and drawbacks for each option.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
3 days ago

How to get out of debt: 9 proven strategies that actually work | Fortune

Identifying the causes of debt is essential for effective elimination strategies.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
3 hours ago

Debt management plan vs. debt relief | Fortune

Debt management plans and debt relief programs offer strategies for managing debt, with specific benefits and drawbacks for each option.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
3 days ago

How to get out of debt: 9 proven strategies that actually work | Fortune

Identifying the causes of debt is essential for effective elimination strategies.
#ibm
Social justice
fromTheregister
6 hours ago

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.
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fromTechCrunch
22 hours ago

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.
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fromArs Technica
1 day ago

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.
Law
fromEngadget
3 days ago

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.
Social justice
fromTheregister
6 hours ago

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.
Law
fromTechCrunch
22 hours ago

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.
Law
fromEngadget
3 days ago

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
8 hours ago

Disabled Borrowers Sue Trump Admin. Over Denied Debt Relief

The Department of Education's failure to properly process discharge applications from vulnerable and sick borrowers is reprehensible. We are simply asking the Department to review their applications on the merits, as is their right.
NYC parents
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
9 hours ago

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.
Startup companies
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

The Startup Bet Lawyers Keep Misunderstanding - Above the Law

Lawyers must embrace uncertainty in startups, viewing their careers as investments rather than relying solely on traditional risk-averse training.
Washington DC
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In Washington, DC (2027) - Above the Law

Washington, DC is a prime location for lawyers, with Vault ranking the top prestigious firms based on associate votes.
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Nonequity Partners Are Not Happy Campers - Above the Law

According to Bloomberg Law's Workload & Hours Survey, a third of nonequity partners also say they're undervalued in their roles and more than half say they were burnt out in 2025.
Careers
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Inside the CFTC lawsuits reshaping prediction markets and the law

"The current administration has signaled that it is very pro-business and wants to make it as easy as possible for these new fintech business models such as prediction markets and crypto to operate."
Intellectual property law
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Expert Analysis | Discounting cannabis products at your business? Make sure to calculate tax correctly | amNewYork

Under New York law, the retail tax due on discounted products must be calculated on the price before the discount is applied, specifically so as to not subvert State and local tax collections.
Cannabis
Information security
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Cyberattacks On Law Firms Are Rising. Here's What's Driving It. - Above the Law

Law firms face increasing cyberattacks, particularly from ransomware, making cybersecurity a critical business and legal concern.
Law
fromAbove the Law
22 hours ago

Biglaw Firm Sued For Firing Staffer A Month After Returning From Disability - Above the Law

Firing an employee shortly after disability leave, amid claims of a hostile work environment, can lead to legal repercussions.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short - Above the Law

New federal regulations are limiting graduate student borrowing, shifting reliance from federal loans to private loans, which are harder to navigate.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

An Entrepreneur's Guide to Succession Planning

Succession planning is essential for protecting business value, ensuring continuity, and securing the owner's financial future.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.13.26 - Above the Law

White House ballroom construction has resumed, while various legal and corporate developments unfold across the country.
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

NY suit against McKinsey for turbocharging' OxyContin sales allowed to move forward | amNewYork

The local governments allege that McKinsey created a marketing plan called Project Turbocharge, which involved developing aggressive marketing and sales materials that misrepresented the risk of consuming opioids in higher dosages.
Cannabis
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

CFTC lawsuit targets states over prediction markets ban

Federal regulators are suing Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticut to assert authority over event contracts against state regulations labeling them as unlicensed gambling.
#law-firms
Venture
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Vision, Ownership, And Profit: What Law Firms Must Fix First - Above the Law

Clear ownership and aligned vision are essential for law firms to achieve sustainable profitability.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Vault's Top Law Firms By Practice Area And Region (2027) - Above the Law

Cravath remains the most prestigious law firm in America, while other firms excel in specific practice areas and regions.
Venture
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Vision, Ownership, And Profit: What Law Firms Must Fix First - Above the Law

Clear ownership and aligned vision are essential for law firms to achieve sustainable profitability.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Vault's Top Law Firms By Practice Area And Region (2027) - Above the Law

Cravath remains the most prestigious law firm in America, while other firms excel in specific practice areas and regions.
Law
fromWSOC TV
1 day ago

Judge says manager's lawsuit against Wells Fargo can move forward

A federal judge allows a lawsuit by a Wells Fargo manager claiming retaliation for requesting to work from home due to health issues.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
#kalshi
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fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Arizona Temporarily Stands Down on Kalshi Prosecution as Federal Ruling Blocks Monday Arraignment

A federal judge blocked Kalshi's arraignment, ruling the CFTC likely to succeed on federal preemption against Arizona's gambling laws.
Law
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Kalshi wins temporary pause in Arizona criminal case | TechCrunch

Arizona's case against prediction market Kalshi faces a setback due to a temporary restraining order from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Law
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Kalshi shifts Washington lawsuit into federal jurisdiction fight

Washington's lawsuit against Kalshi alleges illegal online gambling, claiming the platform misrepresents itself as a prediction market.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Arizona Temporarily Stands Down on Kalshi Prosecution as Federal Ruling Blocks Monday Arraignment

A federal judge blocked Kalshi's arraignment, ruling the CFTC likely to succeed on federal preemption against Arizona's gambling laws.
Law
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Kalshi wins temporary pause in Arizona criminal case | TechCrunch

Arizona's case against prediction market Kalshi faces a setback due to a temporary restraining order from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Law
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Kalshi shifts Washington lawsuit into federal jurisdiction fight

Washington's lawsuit against Kalshi alleges illegal online gambling, claiming the platform misrepresents itself as a prediction market.
Law
fromABA Journal
4 days ago

BigLaw firm faces questions over $35M bill

Alberto Safra challenges a $35 million bill from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, raising concerns over high charges and billing practices.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 03.13.26 - Above the Law

CFTC failing already a solid bet. Government says tariff refund system 40 percent to 80 percent complete which is quite the spread. Almost a they're just making stuff up kind of estimate.
US Elections
Business
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Top 10 Biglaw Firm Shuts Down Back-Office Location As Restructuring - And Staff Cuts - Continue - Above the Law

Baker McKenzie is closing its Tampa back-office facility and transitioning to remote operations as part of broader restructuring affecting over 700 business services employees globally.
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Chaos at NJ Attorney's office hampers mortgage fraud cases

President Donald Trump appointed his former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, to lead the prominent New Jersey office early in his term before a judge, Matthew Brann, disqualified Habba for sidestepping Senate confirmation. Habba's replacements, three prosecutors, picked by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, could be in a similar predicament.
NYC real estate
fromABA Journal
5 days ago

Bar exam prep group Barbri names new co-CEO

Lucie Allen will become a co-CEO of Barbri, a leading bar exam prep company, and will share leadership duties with Steve Fredette, the current CEO and chairman.
Law
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Why Founders Misjudge Divorce Risk - And Pay for It Later

Divorce significantly impacts business value, focusing on growth during marriage rather than just ownership or pre-marriage agreements.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

How To Move From An Elite Biglaw Firm To An Elite Boutique - Above the Law

Leaving Wachtell wasn't an easy decision - it's one of the great law firms in the world, and I learned an enormous amount there. But it wasn't about leaving something behind; it was about being intentional about what came next.
Law
Business
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Biglaw's Merger Market Is Heating Up - And More Firms Are Willing To Talk - Above the Law

Multiple Am Law firms are openly signaling willingness to consider mergers and acquisitions, marking a cultural shift from viewing deal discussions as admissions of weakness.
#ai-in-law
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fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

What The Legal Industry Can Learn About AI Hallucinations From Auditors - Above the Law

AI-generated legal documents can contain convincing errors, necessitating stronger governance and review processes in law firms.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Has Legal Industry Upheaval Changed Your Career Goals? - Above the Law

Law firms are seeking reader input on career goals amid AI-driven uncertainty.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

How Savvy Lawyers Balance AI Innovation With AI Responsibility - Above the Law

AI tools in law firms promise efficiency but may risk long-term expertise for short-term gains.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Lawyers Should Stay Away From A Client's Office Politics - Above the Law

Attorneys should avoid office politics when representing clients to ensure effective communication and minimize internal conflicts.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Autonomous AI In Law Firms: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? - Above the Law

Autonomous AI agents operating in law firms pose serious governance risks due to inadequate monitoring, transparency, and stop controls.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Work-Life Balance Is Precious; So Is The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Lawyers today prioritize work-life balance over prestige and billable hours, seeking control over their time and flexibility in their careers.
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Super Settlement Spike - Above the Law

Arbutus and Moderna settled a long-running patent dispute over lipid nanoparticle technology used in mRNA vaccines, ending one of the most valuable patent assertions in history.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.10.26 - Above the Law

A Texas judge ordered a lawyer to court for criticizing the judge's behavior, prompting a response from fellow lawyers.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In New York City (2027) - Above the Law

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is ranked as the most prestigious Biglaw firm in New York according to Vault's recent rankings.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

On-Demand Webinar: The Path To AI Maturity In The Legal Industry - Above the Law

Artificial intelligence is essential for legal professionals, requiring a strategic approach to transition from experimentation to full business transformation.
Law
fromMy Shingle
1 week ago

813 Solos Signed Their Names While Big Law and GCs Hid

High-powered lawyers filed briefs anonymously, while solo and small firm lawyers openly signed in opposition to retaliatory executive orders.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Scott Barshay's Paul, Weiss Makeover: More Money, Less Soul? - Above the Law

Paul, Weiss is undergoing significant internal changes, marked by controversial decisions and leadership shifts, impacting its reputation and staff retention.
#litigation-finance
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Higher education

As Litigation Finance Grows, Law Students Have Opportunity To Get In On It Early - Above the Law

Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

As Litigation Finance Grows, Law Students Have Opportunity To Get In On It Early - Above the Law

Law schools increasingly recognize litigation finance as essential knowledge, with programs like Certum Group's fellowship providing hands-on experience in how capital funds complex litigation.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

FinCEN proposes new AML rule for financial institutions

FinCEN proposed a rule to reform AML/CFT programs, focusing on effectiveness and reducing compliance burdens for financial institutions.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Retiring Partners Should Relinquish Prized Offices - Above the Law

Retiring partners often give up prime offices to accommodate rising lawyers, despite potential disputes over office locations and sizes.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

More than 28,000 corporate insolvencies in 2025 highlight strain on UK businesses

UK companies faced sustained financial strain in 2025 with 28,616 insolvency activities, concentrated in construction, wholesale, retail, accommodation, food services, and manufacturing.
Women
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

To Retire Or Not? That Is The Question. - Above the Law

Many lawyers continue practicing past traditional retirement, pursuing professional growth, mentoring, and adopting new technologies while balancing motherhood and late career entry.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Private Loan Exchange Launches As Federal Lending Tightens The Screws On Law Students - Above the Law

Federal student loan policy changes have reduced graduate student borrowing options, forcing law students toward private loans, prompting AccessLex Institute to launch a nonprofit-curated private loan directory.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

New York-based Esquire Bank expands legal portfolio into the Midwest with Signature Bank acquisition | amNewYork

Esquire Bank acquires Signature Bank for $348.4 million, expanding its portfolio and resources in the Midwest litigation market.
Business
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

eXp World Holdings seeks reincorporation from Delaware to Texas

eXp Realty's board unanimously approved reincorporation to Texas, citing clearer governance and predictability, amid ongoing legal claims against CEO Glenn Sanford regarding alleged cover-ups of sexual assaults.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

BigLaw's share of litigation funding dropped in 2025

BigLaw's use of third-party litigation funding decreased by 10% in 2025 despite increased capital commitments from funders.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Elon Musk called on corporations to ditch Delaware. They didn't listen.

Despite high-profile departures and billionaire complaints, Delaware experienced a net increase in company incorporations in 2025.
#ma
Business
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Investors sue over Oracle's borrowing spree

Oracle bondholders allege that undisclosed plans for an additional $38 billion borrowing undermined the creditworthiness and value of the initial $18 billion bonds.
Law
fromCity Limits
4 weeks ago

Opinion: New York Wants to Protect You From AI Lawyers. It May Accidentally Rob You of One.

AI chatbots designed to provide accessible legal guidance face prohibition under proposed New York legislation that would criminalize unauthorized practice of law, despite addressing a critical justice gap affecting millions of unrepresented litigants.
Business
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Kyndryl to review accounting practices, execs depart

Kyndryl is reviewing its cash management and financial reporting after an SEC request, the CFO departed, shares plunged, and the quarterly filing was delayed.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Top Biglaw Firm Debuts Nonequity Partnership Tier, Moving Goalposts Just A Bit Further - Above the Law

Major Biglaw firms are increasingly adopting nonequity partnership tiers, fundamentally redefining traditional partnership structures and compensation models across the industry.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Global Biglaw Shakeup: Top Firm Eyes Unified Profit Pool - Above the Law

DLA Piper is abandoning its Swiss verein structure to adopt a single global profit pool, unifying U.S. and non-U.S. partnerships financially for the first time and signaling potential industry-wide structural changes.
#legal-operations
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

A 'Seat At The Table' For Law Departments Isn't Enough Anymore - Above the Law

Legal departments must shift from strategic positioning to operational excellence, as AI acceleration exposes inconsistencies in how work is actually executed and managed.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Navigating Law Firm Mergers: Communication, Culture, And The Marketer's Influence - Above the Law

Law firm mergers succeed through effective communication, strong leadership, and organizational willingness to embrace change, with outcomes varying significantly based on whether a firm is the larger or smaller partner.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Change Change Change - See Generally - Above the Law

Multiple legal institutions face ethical and governance crises, including DOJ conflicts of interest, law school loyalty pressures, judicial tenure challenges, and bar association inconsistencies.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Corporate Legal Departments Are Done Subsidizing Biglaw's Business Model - Above the Law

In-house legal departments are strategically using AI investments to reduce reliance on outside counsel, maintaining higher workloads while constraining internal spending and headcount growth.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Billable Hour's Existential Crisis Has An Access To Justice Silver Lining - Above the Law

AI adoption among lawyers has doubled to 69%, with significant time savings forcing firms to reconsider billable hour models as a primary revenue mechanism.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

DOJ Drops Defense Of Biglaw Executive Orders, Leaving Capitulating Firms Holding $940 Million Bag - Above the Law

The Trump administration is dropping appeals of executive orders against major law firms after courts repeatedly ruled them unconstitutional and retaliatory, while firms that capitulated paid $940 million in pro bono commitments.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Economic Resilience For Law Firms Starts With How You Operate Day To Day - Above the Law

Economic resilience for law firms requires operational control—stable payment collection, expense management, visibility, and proactive systems to preserve cash flow and enable confident decision-making.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Another One (Or 5) Bites The Dust: Cadwalader Litigation Leaders Exit Amid Hogan Lovells Merger Fallout - Above the Law

Cadwalader's merger with Hogan Lovells triggered client conflicts that prompted significant partner departures to Mintz, accelerating an existing exodus.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

'Adventures In Legal Tech': Efficiency, AI, And Business Planning For The Solo Practitioner - Above the Law

With so many options out there, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and confused about where to begin. To help you make sense of it all, "Adventures in Legal Tech" welcomed Jess Birkin, a solo attorney who gets a heck of a lot done in her unique practice niche by leveraging AI and business planning. Goals Versus Themes It's been a decade of upheaval. For lawyers, this reality complicates setting specific goals, because they are likely to be upended by outside events.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Threading The Needle: How To Win The Case That Can't Be Won (At Least Not The Obvious Way) - Above the Law

Win messy cases by accepting client imperfection, avoiding absolutism, and focusing ruthlessly on the single pivotal issue that defines where responsibility ends.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Biglaw Firm Swoops In As Midsize Firm Collapses, Scooping Up Its Lawyers - Above the Law

Womble Bond Dickinson hired a 36-member team from McGlinchey Stafford after McGlinchey announced its shutdown, enabling new offices and regional expansion.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Reverse mortgage servicers face lawsuit over borrower fees

Class-action alleges HECM servicers improperly added attorneys', property inspection, preservation and appraisal fees to reverse mortgage loan balances, inflating principals and costs.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Running Your Cases - Above the Law

They don't drive it. They don't manage it. They don't control it. They let it control them. And then one day, they look up and realize discovery closed last week, the client is asking why nobody has taken the key depo, the adjuster wants a status report "by the end of the day," and the partner is asking the question that makes your stomach drop: "Where are we on this file?"
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

What are my rights as a borrower? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Taking out a loan can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory. Questions pile up fast. How much can they charge me? What happens if I miss a payment? Can they call my workplace? Here's what most borrowers don't realize. Singapore's Moneylenders Act grants you significant legal protections. These aren't suggestions lenders can ignore. They're enforceable rules backed by the Ministry of Law. Every licensed money lender operating in Singapore follows them. No exceptions.
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